- past tense form of underwhelm.
- past participle of underwhelm.
underwhelmed
Example Sentences
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Treasury auctions last week underwhelmed, said Tom di Galoma, a managing director at Mischler Financial Group, who pointed to yields that came in higher than expected.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Ackman has long been laying the groundwork for PSUS, having walked away from an earlier attempt in 2024 that underwhelmed investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Investors were likely underwhelmed by SoFi’s guidance, including an unchanged full-year outlook, as a scathing short report continues to weigh on shares.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
Whenever the message left the faithful underwhelmed, the stocks hit an air pocket and fell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
